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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.74, 1,159.91 and 620.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.74, 1,159.91 and 620.22 is: 855.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.74 : 1,159.91 = 620.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.74/1,159.91 = 620.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.74x = 1,159.91 × 620.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.74x = 719,396.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,396.28/840.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.67

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